Description
Gnocchi Bolognese is a heartwarming Italian dish that combines fluffy, tender gnocchi with a rich and savory Bolognese sauce. This comforting meal bursts with flavor from ground beef, aromatic herbs, and fresh garlic, making it perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings with friends. Quick to prepare and deliciously satisfying, Gnocchi Bolognese transports you straight to Italy with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb store-bought gnocchi
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp agar-agar
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients; chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned (about 6–8 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, oregano, basil, and agar-agar. Let simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, boil salted water in a separate pot. Cook gnocchi according to package instructions until they float (about 2–3 minutes).
- Gently fold cooked gnocchi into the Bolognese sauce. Serve hot with freshly grated cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute ground beef with turkey or lamb for different flavors. For added nutrition, incorporate fresh spinach or mushrooms into the sauce. To enhance flavors effortlessly, consider using fresh herbs like basil or parsley.